Discipleship and the Pastor's Wife

by Stacey Weeks, 3 mins read

Years ago, a friend asked who I was discipling. I was busy at home with little ones and with the tasks that come with full-time ministry. Still, I got the feeling my efforts discipling myself and children didn’t count. So, although those were—and still are—my two primary focuses of discipleship, I answered how I believed it was expected. I provided the name of a young woman with whom I occasionally met. I earned a nod of approval. I had assumed discipling myself and my children were not valid answers. My narrow definition of discipleship meant only certain conversations and relationships fit. But if I could have that conversation over, I’d affirm that discipleship for the pastor’s wife (and for any child of God) is a cycle that begins inside, extends to those entrusted to you by God, and then ripples outward to influence others. My narrow definition of discipleship...